What Do You Suppose Would Happen?
Chapter Ten
"Really…" Kurt said, a look of anticipation on his face. "And then what happened?"
"Well," Carole started but was interrupted by Finn.
"Nothing. Nothing happened."
"Oh, Finn, honey," she said. "It's nothing to be embarrassed about."
"No, Finn," Kurt agreed. "No reason to be embarrassed. Tell me more."
"Well, you have to remember that Finn was much smaller back then." She pointed to a picture of a smaller version of Finn in his Boy Scouts uniform for emphasis.
"Mom…" Finn whined but they all just ignored him.
"Well, we got to the campground… he was so excited. At least until we got there. I had trouble even getting him out of the car. He wasn't used to being surrounded by trees. Finally though, he got out and we walked around. And he had fun for a while… until it got dark. At one point a squirrel ran across his leg… and he screamed like a little girl."
"Geesh, Mom!"
"Really!" Kurt said.
"And I had to take him home. He was so upset. When we got to the car I realized he had wet all over himself."
"Mom!" Finn yelled, clearly embarrassed.
Kurt just giggled as Carole tried to placate him.
"Honey, it's just family here… I'm sure Kurt won't tell anyone."
"Is that right, Kurt?" Finn asked with a glare.
"Scouts honor!" he said laughing.
Finn just pouted then until Burt joined the conversation.
"Finn… did I ever tell you about the time Kurt and I went fishing?'
"No, Dad…"
"It's okay, Kurt," Burt said. "It's only family here."
Finn just grinned at him as his dad told a most embarrassing story that ended up with Kurt in the water and his clothes ruined.
"But I still caught the fish!" Kurt interjected proudly.
"Only because the poor fish had swallowed the hook," his dad replied with a laugh.
"Still counts."
"Yes it does." His dad was smiling at him, and Kurt thought this was one of the best nights they'd had in a long time.
So far his plan was working perfectly. It was quite simple. They just had to keep their parents occupied so they didn't realize how late it was. Then Carole would insist that they just stay over. No big deal. After all they were going to be living together soon. One big happy family.
Of course they wouldn't all be so happy if their parents knew that the "brothers" were having sex. Really, it wasn't fair. Kurt had never thought of Finn as a brother. And he knew Finn felt the same way. Could they help it if their parents wanted to be together? Of course, Kurt was the one to get them together in the first place.
Now they just had to wait… and keep their parents talking. They actually were all having a good time sharing stories. Kurt only got worried when the talk turned to dead spouses.
But both parents seemed okay with talking about it. Finn obviously enjoyed hearing stories about his dad, and Kurt loved listening to his dad talk about his mom. All in all it was very enlightening.
He found he was enjoying himself immensely, and it was worth it … even if he and Finn didn't end up with any alone time.
"Oh my God, Kurt… You're so adorable!" Finn said holding up a picture of six year old Kurt Hummel.
'I was chubby," he replied. He wasn't really fond of that picture. His freckles seemed to stand out and his hair looked almost blondish-red.
"Look at you, Finn," Kurt said smiling. "And your long locks."
"Hey," he replied, taking the picture from Kurt. "It was the style back then!"
"You are very handsome, Finn. For an eleven year old."
Finally his dad stood up. "Well… we better get going, Kurt. I need to get up early to open the shop."
Kurt panicked, trying to think of a way to deter his dad. He was surprised when Carole came to the rescue.
"Now, Burt. What's the good of owning your own shop if you can't go in late once in a while?"
His dad took off his hat and scratched his head. "Well, I guess I could let Bob open it up when he gets in."
She smiled fondly at him, and Kurt just watched with his mouth open. How many times had he tried to get his dad to take it easy? Too many to count.
Carole was definitely good for him! Good for their family, he amended silently.
And so they talked and laughed and shared stories late into the night.
Finn was actually falling asleep next to him when he realized they need to go to phase two of their plan… He definitely needed an alert Finn for phase three!
"Wake up Finn," he said. "You're drooling on my Alexander McQueen shirt."
"Oh, sorry," Finn mumbled.
"I think it's time for bed, guys," Carole said.
"Kurt, we better go…"
And before Kurt could even mutter a protest, Carole again came to the rescue.
"Nonsense, Burt," she said. "Just stay here tonight."
Kurt felt like kissing Carole. He really loved Finn's mom.
"Okay," his dad agreed. "I am pretty tired. I guess Kurt can just sleep on the couch."
"That's fine," Carole said. "I'll get you a pillow and blanket."
And Carole was no longer helpful.
"I can just sleep in Finn's room," he said, trying to act nonchalant.
"I don't know about that…" his dad said.
"We're going to be sharing a room when they move in," Kurt argued. He didn't want to sound too eager or his dad would get suspicious. Why didn't Finn say something? He really didn't want to have to try and sneak upstairs… and they were going to have alone time! He needed to be with his boyfriend!
"There's not much room, Kurt," Carole added.
Not helpful at all!
"It's okay… I've got lots of room," Finn said. "Kurt can just sleep with me." And then he turned and started walking up the stairs as if it was all settled. Kurt just stared at him.
"Well?" Finn said turning around. "Are you coming, dude?"
And Burt and Carole just shrugged their shoulders.
"Here's an extra pillow, Kurt." Carole said before leading his dad away.
"Night boys," his dad said.
"Night…" they both replied.
"Let's go, Kurt. I'm really getting tired."
"Finn, sweetie, you are amazing."
"Thanks," he said as he led Kurt up the stairs.
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Finn paced his bedroom anxiously waiting for Kurt to return. He knew the other boy took forever to do his 'night time moisturizing routine' but really… did he want him to be asleep when he came out of the bathroom. That was why he was pacing. He didn't want to fall asleep on Kurt. The other boy would be beyond pissed! And Finn was looking forward to their night together. Kurt had promised him a surprise, and Finn couldn't wait to see what it was.
As he waited he looked around the room he had spent his whole life in. Even though he was looking forward to living with Kurt, he would miss his closet like room and his cowboy wall paper. Still getting to sleep with Kurt every night? Definitely a good trade off.
It was then that the door to his bedroom opened, and Kurt walked in.
He had a long robe on and he smiled at Finn… and that smile made Finn's heart beat faster. His body was having a similar reaction… and it was all due to the seductive, playful look on Kurt's face.
Damn! This was going to be good!
"Are you ready for your surprise, Finn?"
Finn nodded his head enthusiastically as Kurt dropped the robe from his shoulders and let it fall to the floor.
And Finn could only stare at his boyfriend.
This was definitely going to be good!
A/N: I know… an evil cliffy! Don't call me too many names. ;)